Glenville State University

www.glenville.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $8,496
    1.72% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,798
    After Financial Aid
    2016 Acceptance Rate
    69.5%
    1,316 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,765
    59.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    35%
    77 Graduates

    About

    Glenville State University is a higher education institution located in Gilmer County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Glenville State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (191 degrees awarded), General Business (12 degrees), and Surveying Technology (4 degrees).

    In 2024, 428 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Glenville State University. 49.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (361 degrees), 11.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Glenville State University is $8,496, which is $−19,682 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Glenville State University is $8,496, which is $19,682 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,798.

    In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Glenville State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $8,496
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Glenville State University was $8,496. The cost of tuition at Glenville State University is $−19,682 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,798
    2024 Value
    17.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Glenville State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,798. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Glenville State University grew by 17.6%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,484
    Room and Board
    $780
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Glenville State University was of $11,484 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.59% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $780. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.5% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    73%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    43%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    73% of undergraduate students at Glenville State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.96% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Glenville State University received 1,316 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 7.91% annual growth. Out of those 1,316 applicants, 914 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,765 students enrolled at Glenville State University in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Glenville State University has an overall enrollment yield of 43.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    69.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2016
    914
    Accepted Out of 1,316

    In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Glenville State University was 69.5% (914 admissions from 1,316 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 72.5%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 7.91%, while admissions declined by 11.8%.

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    SAT Scores

    12%
    Submission Percentage (2016)
    48
    Scores Submitted (2016)

    12% of enrolled first-time students at Glenville State University in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Glenville State University had a total enrollment of 1,765 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Glenville State University is 1,047 students and the part-time enrollment is 718. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at Glenville State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Glenville State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.8% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 3.29% Hispanic or Latino, 2.04% Two or More Races, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.51% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Glenville State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (37.6%) and Black or African American Male (6.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.7%), followed by White Female (40%) and Black or African American Female (4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    59.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Glenville State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,765 students. The full-time enrollment at Glenville State University is 1,047 and the part-time enrollment is 718. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at Glenville State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    55%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Glenville State University was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Glenville State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,444 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      127 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      58 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Glenville State University is 81.8% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 3.29% Hispanic or Latino, 2.04% Two or More Races, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.51% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (1.47%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Glenville State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Glenville State University is white (361 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Glenville State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (191 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (12 degrees) and Surveying Technology (4 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Glenville State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (221 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glenville State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,553,553 people), Secondary school teachers (498,408 people), Education administrators (271,694 people), Special education teachers (207,394 people), and Other managers (200,815 people).

    The most specialized majors at Glenville State University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (221 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), and Education (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glenville State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Glenville State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (221 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), and Education (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glenville State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,855,203 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (379,268 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (301,645 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (223,103 people), and Construction (129,600 people).

    The most specialized majors at Glenville State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (33 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (221 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), and Education (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Glenville State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      191 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Surveying Technology
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Glenville State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 191 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    216
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    212
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Glenville State University, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (212).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Glenville State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.837 times less than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Glenville State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.2 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    23%
    100% Completion Time
    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Glenville State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      361 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Glenville State University is white (361 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

    0.234% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      192 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      169 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      151 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Glenville State University is white female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (169 degrees).

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    Operations

    Glenville State University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 156k (0.795%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, Glenville State University had a total salary expenditure of 32.3M. Glenville State University employs 21 Associate professors, 21 Assistant professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Glenville State University are Male Assistant professor (15), Male Associate professor (15), and Male Professor (11).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Glenville State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 40 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

    Endowment

    $19.7M
    2024 Endowment
    13.7%
    growth from 2023

    Glenville State University has an endowment valued at about $19.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Glenville State University grew 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $12.8M
    2024 Salaries
    7.8%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Glenville State University paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($32.3M) and a 7.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.33% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.95M
    Instructional Salaries
    66
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Glenville State University paid a total of $3.95M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Glenville State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

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